Comment from Starwello
I love the definition in this piece. I feel like it can be hard to achieve a good sense of depth and the right values in subjects that are this dark, but you have done a great job at capturing the shadows and highlights accurately without making the entire piece look too dark

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2023

Thank you so much for reviewing and for your fine insight. Thanks for your continued support. I believe this is the first review from you and I truly appreciate it.

Comment from World Travel Photos
Nicely done on the stallion. I enjoy the detail worked into the painting and the subtle hues throughout. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2023

Thank you so much. These fine comments coming from you especially mean so much.

Comment from helvi2
HI Glena, I like your style! The horse does look like a young filly or colt. There is a sweet look about this horse that's kind of endearing. The chest are might be a little heavy but I am far from an expert on that. Other than that I like your vision of a young horse. Nicely done My Friend! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2023

Thank you, artist friend Nancy, for reviewing and encouraging. This was with the first batch of acrylics I did when going back to painting. I always appreciate your reviews.

Comment from Linda Bickston
This is definitely a sweet face. Your work is a delight. You have captured the beauty of this stallion with your wonderful talent. Every brush stroke placed perfectly. Great work.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2023

Thank you so much, artist Linda, for reviewing and for your fine comments and encouragement. Means a lot truly.

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
This artwork is pleasing to the eye, with nice shading work, however the jaw line and forelock area is bit off. Otherwise a nice piece to enter. Good luck.

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 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2023

Thank you again, Maureen, for reviewing. This is one of my first acrylic works when I went back to painting, acrylic on plein air panels.

Comment from Easton Bay
This is a delightful art piece, Glena. I think that the outstanding artist who you watched would be proud of your rendition of this sweet-faced stallion.
The details like the soft mane, eyelashes, and veins (?) are outstanding. It is hard for me to imagine how you do these fine lines with acrylic paint. The white on the forehead is a nice touch.
There is a difference between an accurate portrait of a young stallion and one that in addition to being accurate is able to immediately portray its gentleness. And you did that beautifully!

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

You are so kind, artist friend Easton. Thanks for your reviewing and most encouraging comments, your keen observation, and insight.

reply by Easton Bay on 13-Jul-2023

You are most welcome!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Glena,
A very beautiful painting of this black Stallion in profile with the light sparkling in his eye. Created by your artist's eye for composition very skilful brushwork beautiful choice, application of your colours in bringing this Stallion to life on your canvas. Good luck in the contest.
Susan

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023

Thank you, artist friend, for reviewing and your most kind and encouraging comments. Susan, I really appreciate this and your work as well. Also, thank you, thank you, thank you for the "6".

Comment from jennifer massie
I like the background so Beautiful look like horse Watch it Does So much different Tail and light look so lovely Nice Job keep up the great work

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

Thank you so much again, artist Jennifer, for your review and fine comments. And, thank you, thank you, thank you for the "6". Helped make my day.

Comment from cakemp55
Your heading is very apt Glena for this Traditional Artwork. You have created this young black stallion beautifully and he definitely has a sweet look. You have mastered this drawing so well with texture, light and shading. Lovely clear eye. Wonderful art work Glena!

 Comment Written 06-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2023

Thank you so much, artist Chris, for reviewing and your fine comments, as well as liking. They all mean so much to me.

Comment from Lynnmarie2
I applaude you going back to painting. I went into digital art from pencil and painting and never looked back. There are days I do miss it. As I mentioned before I can tell your work from others. You certainly did make it your own. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023

Thank you, artist and friend, Lynnmarie2, for your fine review and encouraging words. You do such beautiful digital work too. How does digital art work? Is it computer freehand drawing and painting or is it done within a program as you create? Thanks for responding. I appreciate you and your outstanding art.

reply by Lynnmarie2 on 05-Jul-2023

I actually do all the above, freehand paint, 3d rendering with software like Blender3d or Daz studio 3d, sometimes I take those renders and recreate them in AI programs like Midjourney Then I take that image from say Midjourney and transfer it into PhotoShop and add my own techniques to it to make it my own. Lots of levels of process but the end results are worth it. :)

reply by the author on 05-Jul-2023

Thanks for your responding. Your processes seem to take a long time and talent you have, but, yes, the end results are worth it, artist friend.